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Senior Research Engineer / Research Project Manager

Materialise is a dynamic Belgian high-tech worldwide company, founded in 1990, with over 1,000 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D Printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research and academia.

As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.

The Research Team within the Medical Business unit develops next generation pre-op planning and image processing applications that may impact our current product portfolio by evaluating emerging technologies and through lean software prototyping.

Senior Research Engineer / Research Project Manager

You will manage and inspire the Biomechanical modelling team and support them in executing both internal and external (funded) research projects.

You are responsible for developing the research project portfolio matching the product roadmaps and for the implementation of new ideas for innovations through lean software prototyping.

When required, you will write grant applications to fund new research projects.

You will further develop and support the maintenance of the medPy software prototyping framework that is used in the research team.

You are a strong networker and will develop and maintain relationships with Universities.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills, allowing you to diagnose complex problems.

A passion for new technologies, with the foresight to see how they can support different business needs.

An innovative mindset, allowing you to find creative solutions to complex challenges.

Clear Communication-skills

You are pragmatic and flexible in your approach. You use the right techniques to provide the needed quality and detail while avoiding complex solutions.

Technology watch: You constantly maintain an overview of the technology landscape in its broadest sense allowing yourself to apply and use new technologies where needed.

A good knowledge of python for developing software prototype is required.

Previous working experience on biomechanical modeling for knee and hip applications is a strong plus

Materialise offers you

We offer an inspiring and challenging job with variety, responsibility and space for autonomy in a high – tech atmosphere. You get the opportunity to grow in a young, dynamic, strong growing and future - oriented Belgian Company. You will learn all there is to know about 3D printing and you will be in charge of projects that help bring a specific product to market. Career opportunities both vertically and horizontally.